The Top Instagram Reel Styles Every Artist Needs to Know 🚀
- musicbyLukas
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
👇 Most artists are just posting Reels randomly and crossing their fingers...
But the pros?
They follow proven content styles that get views, save time, and build fans on autopilot.
This week, I’m breaking down the top-performing Instagram Reel styles, so you can see what's actually helping small artists succeed.
Let's dive in.
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🔀 Transition Reel:
Creating a situation that hooks the viewer, then transitioning to your music.
🎤 Performance Reel:
Performing your music: Pressing play on your DAW, DJing, playing an instrument, singing, etc.
🎓 Education Reel:
Teaching fellow musicians/producers and using your music as an example.
😳 Relatable Reel:
Relating to the viewer with your music or POV.
✨ Vibes Reel:
Creating a vibe with your music & hook that connects with your target audience/ideal fan.
🥹 Motivational/Emotional Reel:
Connecting with someone emotionally ("hitting them in the feels") is one of the strongest connections you can make.
👀 Reaction Reel:
Getting someone's authentic reaction to your music in the Reel.
🃏 Comedy Reel:
Showcasing your music in a fun/funny way.
👤 About Me Reel:
Tell a story that shares your music & helps people get to know you better.
👇 Just choose which Reel styles work best for you and use them to promote your next release! 👀 Don't Forget: If you want me to send you 100+ more content Ideas based on these exact styles (so you never run out of what to post again!), download your Daily Personalized Content Ideas List here.
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Stay creative, Lukas Founder & CEO, SocialSound
